Nutrition

Thinking about starting a new diet? If you want to set yourself up for success, science says fasting before you make any changes could help.

Nuts offer nutrients that can play a positive role in heart health, helping you take control of key cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol.

This past year had us cooking...a lot. So much that a lot of us are now experiencing cooking fatigue. Here’s what to do if you’re now dreading your once-cherished cooking routine.

MCT oil and coconut oil may seem similar - both have therapeutic health effects. But they are certainly not the same! Holistic nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith clears up the differences.

Step aside, protein – new research shows that eating leafy greens holds a whole lot of potential for strengthening muscles.

Collagen carries a lot of promise for your skin, hair, nails and more – but can it actually help joint pain? We’re sharing just how effective this protein could be for achy joints.

Radishes don’t catch a ton of attention – but they should! We’re breaking down just how great radishes can be for your health.

Brain fog doesn’t have to keep you from feeling your best. You can combat the unpleasant effects of brain fog by changing what you’re eating.

The keto diet offers a ton of health benefits – but is a good choice for your gut? Here's how this low-carb approach might affect your gut's overall health.

Are spring allergies driving you crazy? We've got a list of foods that can help soothe allergy symptoms and leave you breathing easier all season.

There’s good news for older adults: losing weight isn’t as closely connected to your age as previously thought.

From fighting diabetes and cancer to building stronger bones and muscles, these 6 seeds are proof that great things come in small packages.

Miami's South Beach diet is back for the summer, this time with a CE-approved keto twist! Here's how it can help you burn fat, beat sugar addiction and achieve lifelong health.

This editor was never big on salads – until she met the perfect one. Read on for the bowl that made her a self-proclaimed “salad convert.” Plus, our official guide on perfecting your own salad and 3 CE recipes to get you started.

What, exactly, is the green Mediterranean diet? Here’s what it involves, what you can eat and the benefits you can reap.

Try our dietitian-designed eating plan for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Focus on these foods and actions to reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease today.

Type 2 diabetes is influenced by the foods you eat. That's why we're helping you keep your blood sugar in check with this dietitian-designed meal plan.

Focus on these foods and actions to gain control of type 2 diabetes today.

Our dietitians explain why avocados should be front and center in your daily food routine.

These 5 foods have the best nutrients you need to give dry skin a big drink of water and hydrate from within for plump, glowy skin.

Move over broccoli – there’s a new, more colorful crucifer in town.

What you eat may have a connection to asthma and your airways. Learn which foods are asthma-friendly and which can aggravate your symptoms.

Focus on these foods and actions to lower high blood pressure today

Our dietitian-designed sample eating plan includes foods that help get your blood pressure under control.

Science shows intermittent fasting can offer health benefits big and small. It can even reset some of your body's critical systems.

This sample meal plan designed by a dietitian is your starting point for helping to control autoimmune disease.

Focus on these foods and actions to help control autoimmune disease.

Intuitive eating is a method of getting in tune with your body and improving your attitude toward food that'll help you put dieting to the wayside.

Add spelt into your recipe rotation to go old school with your diet.

A distended abdomen isn’t always belly fat. Here are 9 nutrition and lifestyle hacks to banish belly bulge.

It's not all in your head. Here's how anxiety can impact your health—plus, simple ways to tame tension and put the brakes on the fight-or-flight.

The Environmental Working Group has released its controversial Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists of fresh produce items that consumers should avoid and seek, based on pesticide residue levels. Here's what you need to know.

Calm down with these four functional consumables that induce relaxation.

Intermittent fasting isn’t easy, but we make it doable with the following six essential tips and tricks to make starting out more comfortable.

The green Mediterranean diet can have an impressive effect on your health, offering even better benefits for your heart, liver and risk for diabetes.

Eating these good-for-you foods may offer relief from eczema's skin symptoms and internal inflammation.

If you’re living with psoriasis, give these foods a try – they may offer symptom-calming benefits and can help you avoid flares.

As a key ingredient in the green Mediterranean diet, wolffia globosa is growing in popularity. Here’s why this tiny plant is poised to become a superfood.

Focus on gut health, reduce snacking and rebalance your first meal of the day to gain more energy, according to Steven Gundry, MD.

Pollen season is around the corner. Soothe your symptoms with a full day of clean eats to beat your allergies.

Nutrient-dense and packed full of potent vitamins and minerals, seeds have a lot to offer when it comes to your health.

Based on new research, the Mediterranean diet could be just the right lifestyle change to help you achieve better, more restful sleep.

Few people know olive oil as intimately as The Olive Oil Hunter T.J. Robinson and we were fortunate to ask him our most important questions about this superfood oil and how to choose the right one. Here are the olive oil facts you need to be smarter consumer.

All dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians. Still confused? Read on!

The benefits behind the nutrient-rich golden flakes of nutritional yeast and 5 ways to use them in your cooking.

Healthy fat is a key part of a clean diet – but are you getting enough? Here’s how to tell if you’re at risk of running a fat deficiency.

The green Mediterranean diet is a plant-based spin on the popular Mediterranean diet, and it could become your favorite new take on clean eating.

Keep your supple, youthful glow and minimize aging, wrinkles and brown spots with these eight science-backed phytochemicals found in everyday plant foods.

Recent research finds correlation between stress levels and consumption of junk food. When you lower stress levels, you naturally opt to eat less junk food.

This primer on everyone’s favorite energizing compound breaks down exactly what caffeine is, common sources and some effects these sources have on the body.

These budget-friendly superfoods are far more nutritious than their price tag would suggest.

A traditional herbal remedy of Ayurvedic medicine, Churna holds promise for stress and its effects.

A new technological breakthrough could make chia seeds a critical ally in the fight against physical signs of aging.

Confused about which fats to eat and how much? Dr. Mark Hyman clears up the controversy.

Push past fitness plateaus with dietary adjustments specific to your diet style – vegan, Paleo, keto and more.

If you suffer from stress, anxiety or memory loss, you’ll want to keep a watchful eye out for partially hydrogenated oils, a super-common ingredient that can trigger or worsen symptoms.

Prone to bouts of stress or anxiety? Get familiar with these 3 common foods that can trigger or exacerbate symptoms.

New research finds that urban Tanzanians have greater inflammation and a relatively more hyperactive immune system compared to their rural counterparts.

Eating approximately five fruits and veg per day may decrease risk of mortality, finds new research from Harvard and Brigham & Women's.

Obesity expert Dr. Amy Lee dispels some of the most common myths about sugar and delivers the straight-up facts.

10 tips for fearless cooking, even in the tightest of spaces.

The last year was an eye-opener when it comes to physical and mental health habits and what we’re putting in our bodies to fight off infection and create balance. Here are the 5 biggest health lessons from the pandemic.

Common herbs and spices that can boost immunity, decrease inflammation, and help slow down aging.

We’re a little cacao-crazy. Here are 10 recipes for proof.

What you eat, drink and supplement with can have a big impact on how well you breathe and reduce your risk of infections. Here are 8 areas to address.

Strained, drained and dragging your heels by noon? It doesn't have to be that way. A few simple changes can power up your morning, banish mid-day fatigue and keep you going strong, all day long. Try these tips for sustained stamina, and supercharge your life, starting now.

These bizarre diets from our history books range from strange to downright unsafe. Here’s a —purely for your entertainment— walk down history’s craziest diets memory lane.

Skip the takeout – we’ve got healthier versions of pizza, curry and a Ramen-style soup all ready to heat and eat throughout the week. These cleaned-up versions of your favorites can be made or prepped ahead! Just a few hours on Sunday is all it takes to set you up for a smoother week.

Sugar is undeniably sweet, but its effects on the body are not. Here’s how to handle those sugary cravings.

Why knowing your green tea varieties holds the key to brewing a perfect cuppa.

You may already take prebiotics and probiotics, but functional medicine expert Mark Hyman, MD, reveals the surprising nutrient that is also key for a healthy gut.

Without fail, weight loss is a hot topic year-round. Yet surprisingly few people wholly understand its complexities. Check out these surprising facts you’ll want to keep in mind on your weight-loss journey.

In a word: Yes. Diversify the variety of plants you eat weekly and dramatically improve your gut health, says The Gut Health Doctor Megan Rossi. Here's how.

A protein powder isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of product — we’re helping you select the right one for your unique needs and specific eating style.

The Flexible Chef Nealy Fischer shares her tips for getting her 4 kids to eat healthier, how to become a meal prep pro, her food trend predictions and leaves us with a few of her favorite recipes (including one she makes every single day - and eats it straight from the pan!).

Parents of blossoming cooks, keep your eyes peeled for former First Lady Michelle Obama’s latest Netflix venture: Waffles + Mochi.

The food waste problem is worse than you think. Here’s how to keep your groceries out of the trash.

What you eat matters greatly to your mental health. Learn how to enhance the mood-boosting benefits of the right diet.